Sony Video8 Handycam CCD-FX620 User manual

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CCD-FX620
AC Power Adaptor
A C- V25S
Operation Manual
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of
the camcorder and AC power adaptor. Record the serial
numbers in the space provided on the right hand.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CCD-FX620
Serial No.
Model No. AC-V25S
Serial No.
Video 8 Handgram
Fg,1993 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture,
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE¸
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Ihis symbol is intunded to alert
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Notice for the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for
radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference
Regulations.
Caution
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not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits fo[ a Class Bdigita_device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception.
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN USA AND
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE
FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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Welcome to Video []
Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony Handycam * Camcorder. With your Handycam, you can
capture life's precious moments with superior picture and sound quality, Your Handycam is loaded with
advanced features, but at the same time it is very easy to use. You will soon be producing home video that
you can enjoy for years to come.
Before You Begin
About This Manual 4
Checking Supplied Accessories 5
Getting Started
Charging and Installing the Battery Pack 6
Tips for Using the Battery Pack 8
Installing the Lithium Battery 10
Setting the Date and Time 11
Storing a Birth Date in Your Camcorder 12
Inserting a Cassette 14
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens 15
BEEP Feature 15
Hints for Better Shooting 16
Basic Operations
Camera Recording 17
Using the Zoom Feature 19
Recording the Date or Time 19
Recording an Age 20
Checking the Recorded Picture in the Viewfinder 21
Connections for Playback 22
Connecting to a TV or VCR Using the Connecting Adaptor 22
Connecting to a TV or VCR Directly with A/V Connecting Cable 24
Connecting to a TV Directly without A!V Connecting Cable 24
Playing Back a Tape 25
Various Playback Modes 26
Preparing the Remote Commander 26
Advanced Operations
Using Alternative Power Sources 27
Compensating for Backlighting 29
Focusing Manually 30
Using the PROGRAM AE Function 32
Fade-in and Fade-out 34
Using the Tape Counter 35
Inserting aScene in the Middle of a Recorded Tape 36
Editing onto Another Tape 37
Recording from a TV or VCR 38
Additional Information
Maintenance Information and Precautions 40
Using Your Camcorder Abroad 44
Identifying the Parts 45
Specifications 50
Trouble Check 51
Indicators in the Viewfinder and the Display Window 53
Index 55
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Before You Begin
If you want to shoot as soon as possible, read the chapters "Getting Started" and "Basic Operations" first. As
you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the camcorder are shown in capital letters.
e.g. Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
TV color systems differ from country to country.
To view your recordings on a TV, you need an NTSC system based TV. When you want to use a PAL-M
system based TV, you will need an NTSC/PAL-M transcoder (as this is an NTSC based camcorder). Please
check the list on page 44 to see the TV color system of your country.
Note on the Supplied RFU Adaptor
Since each country has its own electricity and TV color system, you may not be able to use the RFU adaptor
when you use the camcorder abroad.
Precaution on Copyright i _ ! _!_ i_ !_i_ _ ¸ i_!i_ _I_ !_
Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of
such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
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Check that the following accessories are supplied with
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[] Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 26)
[] Size AA (R6) Batteries for Remote Commander (2) (p. 26)
[] Battery Pack NP-55 (1) (p. 6)
[] AC Power Adaptor AC-V25S (1) (p. 6)
[] Lithium Battery CR2025 (1) (p. 10)
[] A/V Connecting Cable (1) (p, 22)
[] RFU Adaptor RFU-90UC (1) (p. 23)
[] Shoulder Strap (1) (p. 49)
[] Jack Cover (1) (attached to the camcorder)
[] Lens Cap (1) (attached to the camcorder) (p, 17)
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After You Take the Camcorder Out of the Box
Move the viewfinder barrel in the direction of the arrow.
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Getting Started
Before using your camcorder, you need to charge and install the battery pack. The supplied battery pack is
not charged when you purchase the camcorder. Use the supplied AC-V25S AC Power Adaptor for charging.
Charging the Battery Pack
(1) Connect the power cord of the AC power adaptor to a walt outlet. (2) Attach the flat side of the battery pack
to the AC power adaptor by aligning the lines on the AC power adaptor and battery pack. While pressing the
battery pack, slide it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. (3) Set the VTR (DC OUT)/CHARGE selector to
CHARGE. The POWER lamp and CHARGE lamp will light up. The charging will begin.
When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE lamp goes out. Set the VTR (DC OUT)/CHARGE selector to
OFF. The POWER lamp goes out. Then disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
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Detaching the Battery Pack from the AC Power Adaptor
Slide the battery packin the oppositedirectionof the arrow on the battery pack.
Charging time and battery life
Type of battery pack
Required charging time*
Battery life**
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* Approximate minutes using AC-V25S
** Approximate minutes, continuous recording when used indoor
Important!
Use the battery completely before charging!
Before you charge the battery, make sure it has been used (discharged) completely to avoid capacity
down of the battery caused by excessive charging.
To use up the battery, remove the video cassette and simply slide the POWER switch on the camcorder to
CAMERA with the battery attached, and leave the camcorder until the ¢__\_indicator appears flashing and
a red lamp flashes in the viewfinder. The _ indicator also flashes in the display window.
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Notes on the AC power adaptor
•The camcorder cannot be operated while charging the battery pack.
• The POWER lamp will remain lit for a while even if the battery pack is detached and the power cord is
disconnected after charging the battery pack. This is normal.
• If the POWER lamp does not light, set the VTR(DC OUT)/CHARGE selector to OFF and disconnect the
power cord. After about one minute, reconnect the power cord and set the VTR(DC OUT)/CHARGE selector
to CHARGE again.
Installing the Battery Pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder barrel. (2) Make sure you hold the battery pack properly. Align the right side of the
battery pack with the white line on the camcorder. While pressing the battery pack, slide it to the right until it
clicks.
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Detaching the Battery Pack
(1) Lift up the viewfinder barrel. (2) While pressing BATT in the direction of the arrow, and slide out the battery
pack to the left.
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Tips for Using the Battery Pack
Preparing the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Have sufficient battery pack power to do 2 or 3 times as much recording than you have planned [a]
"Battery life" indicated in this manual is measured by the continuous recording time of the camcorder, at room
temperature using a fully charged battery.
Battery life is shorter in cold climates [b]
Battery efficiency is decreased and the battery will be used up more quickly.
Turn STANDBY of the camcorder down when not recording to save battery power [c]
A smooth transition between scenes can be made even if recording is stopped and started again.
While positioning the subject or selecting an angle, or looking through the viewfinder lens, the lens moves
automatically inside the camcorder and the battery is used. The battery is also used when a tape is inserted or
ejected.
[a] [b] [c]
When the Rechargeable Battery Pack Should Be Replaced
When the ,F_\_ indicator and red lamp in the viewfinder, and the f_l indicator in the display window
change from slow blinking to rapid blinking while you are recording [d]
Turn off the power switch of the camcorder and replace the battery pack. Leave the tape in the camcorder to
obtain a smooth transition between scenes after the battery pack is replaced.
[d]
Notes on Charging
Before using the battery pack, charge It sufficiently
A brand-new battery pack is not charged.
Make sure you use up the battery before recharging
•if recording is completed before the #_\_ indicatorappears in the viewfinder, you should remove the tape, set
the POWER switch to CAMERA, turn STANDBY up before recharging. Leave the camcorder until the (__\_]
indicator blinks rapidly which means the battery is used up.
•When you use the AC-S10 AC Power Adaptor, the DC-S10 Car Battery Charger or BC-S10 Portable Battery
Charger, you can discharge the battery with their discharging function.
• Repeated charging without using up the battery may lower battery capacity. However, the original battery
capacity can be recovered if you fully discharge (use up) and then charge the battery again.

Recharge the battery pack after long storage
If the battery pack is charged fully but then not used for a long time (about 1 yeart, it becomes discharged.
Charge it again but in this case the battery life will be shorter than normal.
After several charging and discharging cycles, the battery life will recover its original capacity.
Keep the Terminals Clean [e]
If the terminals (metal parts on the back) are not clean, the battery duration will be shortened.
When the terminals are not clean or when the battery pack has not been used for a long time, install and
detach the battery pack from time to time. This will improve the contact condition. Also, wipe the + and -
terminals with a soft cloth or paper.
Notes on the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Why the battery pack heats up? [f]
During charging or recording, the battery pack heats up. This is caused by energy that has been generated
and chemical change has occurred inside the battery pack, and this is not cause for concern.
How to care for the battery pack
• Detach the battery pack from the camcorder after using it, and keep it in a cool place. When the battery pack
is on the camcorder, a small amount of current flows to the camcorder even if power is turned off. This
causes overdischarging and shortens battery life.
• A charged battery pack always discharges even when it is not in use after charging.
Thus, it is recommended that you charge the battery right before using.
How to use the switch on the battery pack [g]
This switch is provided so that you can remember the charging status. Set the switch to the "no mark" position
when charging is completed. Set the switch to the "red mark" position when the battery is used up.
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How many times can the battery pack be recharged?
The battery pack can be fully charged and discharged about 500 times under normal temperatures. If the ¢_\-J
indicator flashes rapidly just after turning on the camcorder with a fully charged battery pack, the battery pack
should be replaced with a new fully charged one.
Recommended temperatures during charging
The temperature range of charging is 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C). However, to provide maximum battery
efficiency, the recommended temperature range when charging is 50°F to 86°F (10°C to 30°C).
Be sure to observe the following:
• To prevent an accident caused by a short circuit, do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to
touch the battery terminals. Carry the battery pack attaching to the terminal cover,
• Keep the battery pack away from fire.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
•Do not open nor convert the battery pack.
• Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock.
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A lithium battery has positive and negative polarities.
Positive side of the battery is marked +. Negative side has no polarity sign.
To activate the clock and store birth dates in the camcorder's memory, you must first install a lithium battery.
(1) Remove the lithium battery holder located below the grip strap of the camcorder. (2) Install the supplied
CR2025 lithium battery with the + side facing down. (3)Put the lithium battery holder into the camcorder.
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Lithium Battery Life
The battery will last for approximately 1 year under normal conditions. When the lithium battery becomes
weak, the ,_ indicator will flash in the viewfinder for about 5 seconds when you turn STANDBY up while the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 or Duracell
DL-2025. Use of any other battery may present arisk of fire or explosion.
When replacing the lithium battery, keep the battery pack or other power source attached. Otherwise, input
data will be cleared and you have to store the data again.
Warning
Batterymay explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble ordispose of infire.
Caution
Keep the lithiumbattery outof the reach of children• Shouldthe battery be swallowed, consulta doctor
immediately.
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Before setting the clock, make sure a power source and lithium battery are installed. (1) While pressing the
small green button on the POWER switch, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up.
(3) Press DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT) simultaneously for a few seconds until the year indicator flashes in the
display window. (4) Adjust the flashing digits for the year, month, day, hour, and minute by using DATE (+)
and TIME(NEXT). The clock starts from "00" second after you press TIME (NEXT) following the adjustment of
the minutes. If you press TIME (NEXT) again, the time indicator will disappear.
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To advance digits faster
Hold down DATE (+).
To correct the date and time setting
Repeat steps 3 to 4.
To check the preset date and time
Press DATE (+) to display the date indicator in the display window and in the viewfinder. Press TIME (NEXT)
to display the time indicator. When you press the same button again, the indicator goes out, and, in the
display window, the tape counter appears.
The year indicator changes as follows:
93 (1993) -- - -_99 (1999) -->00 (2000) - - - -)20 (2020)
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The internal clock of this camcorder operates on a 12-hour cycle.
12:00 AM stands for midnight. 12:00 PM stands for noon.
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By presetting your child's birth date in your camcorder, you can record your child's age in years and months
on your tape. Once you enter the birth date of your child, the camcorder's clock will automatically update the
age of your child. You can preset up to three birth dates or events in the camcorder's memory.
Before storing a birth date, make sure a power source and the lithium battery are installed, and the date
setting is correct. The following procedure stores "Aug. 3 1987" as an example in memory 2. (1) While
pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn
STANDBY up. (3) Press TIME (NEXT) and AGE/EVENT simultaneously for a few seconds until the" 1--.--
.00" indicator appears in the display window. (4) Press DATE (+) to select memory 2. (5) Press TIME (NEXT).
The "00" indicator flashes. (6) Enter the birth date by adjusting the flashing indicators for the year, month and
day by using DATE (+) and TIME (NEXT).
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To advance the digits faster
Hold down DATE (+).
Note on the birth or event date indicator
Each time you press DATE (+), the indicator in the display
window changes from "1" to "2", "3" and comes back to "1 ".
In the viewfinder, the indicator changes as follows:
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To erase the Age Indicator in the Viewfinder
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The indicators in the display window change as follows:
year : "00" (1900) --->"01" (1901) ----4, Current year
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month : "1" --> "2" -----> "12"--> "- -"
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To Correct and Change the Setting
Follow the procedures from step 3 on page 12 again.
To Preset the Year Before 1900
(1) After step 5 on page 12, hold down DATE (+) until the current year is displayed.
(2) Press DATE (+) again. The year goes back 99 years.
(3) Go to step 6 on page 12.
When in 2000
.... .01" is displayed in step 3 on page 12. After that, it advances every year as "02, 03, "
To Cancel the Stored Birth Date
(1) Press AGE/EVENT and TIME (NEXT) simultaneously to display "1" in the display window. Press DATE(+)
to select a birth date to cancel.
(2) Press TIME (NEXT) twice. The month indicator flashes.
(3) Press DATE (+) repeatedly until "--.--." appears.
(4) Press TIME (NEXT). The time indicator flashes in the display window.
The selected birth date is canceled from the memory and is not displayed when you press AGE/EVENT.
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Make sure a power source is attached. (1) While pressing the small blue button on EJECT, slide EJECT
down. The cassette holder automatically moves up and opens. (2) Insert a cassette (not supplied) with the
window facing out. (3) Press the PUSH mark on the cassette holder until it clicks to close it. The cassette
holder will automatically slide down.
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Ejecting the Cassette
While pressing the blue button on EJECT, slide EJECT down.
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1Before you use the camcorder for the first time, or after someone else has used it, focus the wewfinder {ens.
Make sure a power source is attached. (1) While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, slide
the POWER switch to CAMERA. (2) Turn STANDBY up. (3) Turn the viewfinder adjustment ring so that the
indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
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When you purchase the camcorder, BEEP is set to ON.
The camcorder will beep:
•Once when you start recording
• Twice when you stop recording
•Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions (p.53)
These beeps are not recorded on a tape. To deactivate the beep, detach the battery pack (p.7) to reach BEEP
and set it to OFF.
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For hand-held shots, you will get better result by holding the camcorder according to the following
suggestions:
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•Hold the camcorder firmly and secure it with the grip strap so that you can easily manipulate the controls
with your thumb. [a]
• Place your right elbow against your side.
• Place your left hand under the camcorder to support it.
•Place the viewfinder eyecup firmly against your eye.
• Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane.
• You can also record in a low position to get an interesting recording angle. Turn the viewfinder up for
recording from a low position.(It can be turned up to 180 degrees.) [b]
Place the camcorder on a flat surface or use a tripod
Try placing the oamcorder on a table or any other flat surface of suitable height, If you have a tripod for a still
camera, you can also use it with the camcorder (p.47). Make sure the tripod screw is shorter than 6.5 mm
(9/32 in).
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What is a Sports Finder?
It is a function that enables you to monitor the picture while your eye is at a distance from the eyecup. It is
convenient when moving around to shoot scenes.
Adjusting the Viewfinder Lens for the Sports Finder [c]
Turn the viewfinder adjustment ring clockwise completely.
Returning to the Normal Viewfinder
Turn the viewfinder adjustment ring counterclockwise until indicators that appear in the viewfinder come into
sharp focus when placing the eyecup against your eye.
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Turn the viewfinder barrel to the front.
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Basic Operations
Make sure a power source is attached and a cassette is inserted. Before you record one-time events, you may
want to make a trial recording to make sure you are using the camcorder correctly. (1) By pressing the
releases on the lens cap, remove the lens cap and attach it to the grip belt. (2) While pressing the small green
button on the POWER switch, slide the POWER switch to CAMERA. (3) Set AUTO LOCK to the green
position. (A green bar appears under AUTO LOCK.) (4) Turn STANDBY up. (5) Press START/STOP (red
button). The camcorder starts recording and the "REC" indicator appears and the red lamp lights in the
viewfinder. The camera recording/battery lamp on the viewfinder barrel also lights.
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To Stop Recording Momentarily
PressSTART/STOPagain.The "STBY"indicatorappearsintheviewfinder(Standbymode).
To Finish Recording
Turn STANDBY down and slide the POWER switch to OFF.
Then eject the cassette (p. 14). To protect the lens attach the lens cap to the lens by pressing the releases on
the cap.
Note on Standby mode
If you leave the camcorder for more than 5 minutes with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the camcorder
goes off automatically. This is to prevent the battery from being expended unnecessarily and is to protect the
tape from wearing out. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and up again. To start
recording, press START/STOP.
Note on recording
When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual recording.
This is to prevent the camcorder from missing any start-up scenes when you play back the cassette.
Note on the tape counter (P. 35)
The tape counter indicates the elapsed recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There may be a
discrepancy for several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET
above the display window.
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To Check the Tape Remaining [a] or the Battery Capacity Remaining [b]
Press TAPE/BATT CHECK while recording, or in Standby or VTR mode. The s_E indicator appears
above in the viewfinder. "S" means Start. "E" means End. The black bar indicates the tape remaining. While
the s[ ..... _Eindicator appears the tape remaining is being caluculated. [a] The _} indicator appears below
in the viewfinder. Black indicates battery capacity. [b]
The battery life indicator inthe display window always shows the remaining battery capacity when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA or VTR with a power source attached. [c]
Notes on the tape remaining Indicator
• The tape remaining indicatordoes not change while using EDITSEARCH, I_1_, or .4141.
•In playback mode the indicatordoes notshowthe minutes remaining.
Notes on the battery capacity remaining indicator
•The battery capacity remaining indicator of the camcorder may indicate a different remaining capacity from
that of the NP-77HD battery pack,
•Charge the battery pack when a low-capacity is indicated (p. 6),
To Prevent Accidental Erasure
Slide the tab on the cassette to expose the red mark,
If you try to record with the red mark exposed, the L-_ and A indicators flash in the viewfinder and the display
window, and you cannot record on the tape. To re-record on this tape, slide the tab back out to cover the red
mark.
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Using the Zoom Feature
Zooming is a recording technique that enables you to change the size of the subject in the scene. You can
also use the zoom to focus manually or to decide on a shooting angle before you start recording. For more
professional-looking recordings, use the zoom sparingly.
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)
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Zooming speed
Press the power zoom button firmly for high speed zooming. Press it softly for slow speed zooming.
When you shoot a subject using a telephoto zoom
If you cannot get a sharp focuswhile in extreme telephoto zoom, press the W side of the power zoom button
until the focus is sharp. You can shoot a subject that is at least 1.2 m (about 471/4inches) away from the lens
surface in the telephoto position, or 1 cm (about 1/2 inches) in the wide-angle position.
Manual focusing In macro
You can also shoot with manual focus while doing close-ups (p. 30).
Recording the Date or Time
You can record the date or time displayed in the viewfinder with the scene while making a camera recording
(p. 17). Make sure the date is set (p. 12). Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Turn STANDBY up. Press
DATE (+) or TIME (NEXT). The date or time indicator appears in the screen. You cannot record the date and
time at the same time. Except for the date, time or age (p. 20) indicators, no indicators in the viewfinder are
recorded.
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Recording an Age
You can record the age displayed in the viewfinder with the scene while making a camera recording (p. 17).
Make sure the date is preset (p. 11). After setting the POWER switch to CAMERA and turning STANDBY up,
press AGE/EVENT to select the [], [], or [] you can record the time elapsed since the date set, for example,
your child's birthday. You can also check the age in the display window• Except for the age, date or time
(p. 19) indicators, no indicators are recorded•
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Each time you press AGE/EVENT, the indicatorchanges from [] "The first age" to [] "The second age", []
"The third age"and back to no indicator.No-preset item will be skipped. The [], [21,or [] indicatorgoes out
after one second.
To Stop Recording the Age
Press AGE/EVENT repeatedly until the indicator goes out.
To Select or Change an Age in the Memory to Record While Recording
Press AGE/EVENT repeatedly until the indicator you want to record appears. Recording of the indicator you
select starts after [], 12], or [] indicator goes out.
When the camcorder is connected to a TV
The age indicator will appear on the TV screen when the fl], _], or [] indicator goes out from the viewfinder.
it appears even if the data-screen function controlled by the Remoto Commander is off (p. 49).
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